Monthly Archives: November 2010

It is no secret that Facebook as a platform has been the most rapidly expanding internet presence over the course of the last few years, but the company announced today that they have reached the landmark 100 millionth Facebook app download. When the service first launched their apps shortly after Facebook became the most popular online social networking tool it was not clear if the apps would catch on; up until that point they had been mostly associated with mobile devices and many developers were not clear on how the apps would intertwine with the Facebook interface and were worried about clutter on news feeds.

All of the apps were silently offered through GetJar, a vendor that is carrier neutral and offered all of the Facebook apps for downloads. As more and more unlocked cell phone users crave an increase in the number of apps available to them as well as the platforms that these apps are available for, it will be interesting to see if Facebook Apps continue to rise in popularity. After all, it was just a few months ago that Facebook announced that they had reached 50 million downloads of their apps. They have now more than doubled that number in a very short span of time.

GetJar is now reporting that they are bringing in more than 3 million downloads per day, which is in line with the Nokia app store download mark and is nearly one third of the number of downloads that are being recorded from the Apple App Store.

GetJar has received additional funding in recent months and secured deals with both Yahoo and AOL to allow them to expand the number of platforms and availability of their instantly downloadable mobile apps that have been gaining popularity in recent months.

HP’s webOS 2.0 will be making its way to tablets and larger phones, according to an announcement that was made by the company today. On the same day that the company announced that they had recorded large increases in revenue and profit throughout the last quarter, the announcement came that they were looking to further expand their webOS 2.0 operating system to encompass many more devices. With the Apple’s unlocked iphone 4 handset have a large market, it will be interesting to see which devices are targeted by the company with their new operating system.

Scott Miles from HP demoed the OS earlier in the week, showing off an email application and the Chrome browser (the same chrome browser that runs on desktop machines) smoothly running on webOS 2.0.

Perhaps the most interesting piece of the announcement was that apps for the IOS will scale to a number of different aspect ratios, allowing the apps to keep the same appearance and functionality form one device to another, whether it be a point and click device or a touchscreen device.

Enyo is a project that the company has put a lot of stock into. Their ability to cater to what mobile users are looking for has made the new operating system highly anticipated, and the announcement that the OS will support larger devices and smaller devices utilizing the same software makes it a viable option for many different devices.

Enyo will reportedly be available i the first quarter of 2011, and is expected to become a mainstay for years to come. The company also released a video that demoed some of the features from the software that was shown at the NYC technology convention earlier in the day. It will be interesting to see if the software garners enough attention from device manufacturers to compete with some of the larger operating system.

The long awaited Apple iOS 4.2.1 update is now available for download on all compatible devices. The company announced this morning that the update would be going live today after weeks of speculation about when the update would be made available through iTunes. There really is no reason not to upgrade, as this update will fix a number of features that experienced problems with the iOS 4.2 update on some devices. A number of changes were made with the new update, including a tweak to the Facetime voice control, among others.

The video calling technology will also now support a number of different Bluetooth accessories which will make video conferencing on the unlocked iPhone 4 much easier in the future.

The iPod Touch (fourth generation) also received a number of bug fixes in the new updates, including bugs that dealt with the stereo playback through a car when the phone was connected through a USB port.

You might want to wait a few hours to download the update as the servers seem to be a little bit bogged down at the moment with everyone rushing to install the update. If you wait until you go to sleep, and let the update happen overnight, you should wake up with a freshly updated mobile device in the morning. Keep in mind, you will have to go through a number of confirmation screens after the update has been downloaded so set your alarm a little bit early to make up for it.

The iOS 4.2.1 update will not add any high profile new features to devices and instead will mostly fix bugs and update the features that have been present in the previous versions of the devices. There is no rush to update as no security bugs have been associated with the previous version, but it is a good idea to update as soon as possible.

Apple may have paved the way with the release of the iPad, but now Samsung is getting into the tablet device game with the release of their Unlocked Galaxy Tabs, which have garnered a lot of attention from tech blogs and other media today. The company confirmed today that their device has been able to sell more than 600,000 copies across the world.

Powered by Android, The Galaxy Tab is the first successful tablet device that utilizes the Android technology and has access to the Android app store. It is the most popular Android tablet in the world following this announcement, and the tablet is only expected to grow in popularity in the coming weeks and months.

Samsung is undoubtedly pleased with the sales figures of the device throughout the first month. Although they came no where close to matching the figures that Apple was able to post with the iPad, it shows that there is an international market for other companies to produce tablet computers, even if they are likely unable to compete with Apple in the US market. In Korea, the home market for the company, they were able to sell more than 30,000 devices during the first week of its availability in the country.

Apple is also launching their iPad device in Korea. So far, residents of the nation have been able to preorder the device for a week and Apple has already recorded more than 40,000 preorders, and it looks as though Apple will be able to outsell Samsung in their home market, a market that Samsung hoped that they could capture with an early release of their own tablet device. It will be interesting to see how quickly Samuang tries to spread the device to other markets and locations, and in which countries they are able to compete with Apple.

The iPhone 4 comes equipped with FaceTime, something that has evolved the way we think about talking over the phone. Since the beginning of sci-fi there was always a way to talk with somebody over great distances but still be able to see them, however it has take some time for that to become a portable reality. With the unlocked iPhone 4 however this is no longer sci-fi, thanks to the high quality VGA front facing camera you can video talk with whoever you want (as long as they have a iPhone 4). Simply touch a button and you can start talking with somebody face to face.

As you can imagine this makes the phone incredibly useful and flexible. Maybe you have to work during an important event, there is no reason why you have to miss it if somebody has an iPhone 4 who you know. Everything you thought about cell phones is changing thanks to the iPhone 4.

Both Back And Front Facing Cameras

The iPhone 4 is much sought after thanks to the front facing camera it has. This was a necessity if you wanted to voice chat with somebody, however the high definition camera found on the back comes as a nice added bonus. You can take pictures and record in HD, memorable moments and gorgeous views can be saved for ever in their vibrant colors. You can get the best seat at numerous events even if you weren't actually there. You can share in the celebration of your child's birthday even if you had to be out of town, or share in a bed time story with your youngest as you sit in a hotel room on a business trip, there is just so much you can do with these two great cameras.

Using FaceTime is incredibly easy, simply make a call like normal and then select the button that says.. you guessed it, 'FaceTime', you can then add anybody you want to the video conversation. On their end they are asked if they want to accept the invitation, when they choose yes there is a very short loading screen before the video talk starts. Although you can have video conversations with other phones, none of them do it in such a quick, simple and intuitive manner.

The iPhone 4 unlocked handset was already popular before it even hit the stores, however with FaceTime it became an even bigger hit. Since the first sci-fi that had a video conversation people have been waiting until the time they could do it themselves in a simple way, the iPhone 4 has realized that dream.

According to a leading cell phone mobile blog, Motorola has been chosen to show their upcoming tablet friendly version of Google’s OS. This is much like when Motorola helped Google acquire Android 2.0 with the unlocked Motorola Milestone Droid. Now it is pretty much in charge with the same task.

There have not been a lot of details to go along with this recent newsworthy story, but it was released that Motorola’s upcoming Android 3.0 tablet will be 7 inches. This will not be much to get people excited about, but it certainly is a sneak peak about things to come. It should be interesting to see how everything unfolds with this story. I am sure that more information will be released about Motorola showcasing their version of Google’s OS. There has not even been a date given when this will happen yet. A lot of people assume that there should be some type of meeting with all of this news with other releases that take place. When we hear about when it will take place, we will make sure to let you know to give you a heads up about it. There really are not a whole lot of details about this yet since it is fairly new. Obviously, there will not be a ton of details. That is just a given – common sense.

All we know right now is that Google specifically chose MOTOPAD as the first device to show Android 3.0, and that the device will be 7 inches. So yeah, this may not be the most thrilling news, but it does give you even more reason to keep your ears open about more news to come. I am sure that there will be some type of meeting given where people can show up and watch the showcase of this happening.

In today’s generation, texting is a must to fit in. Everyone is doing it; if you are walking on your college campus, you will see students heads looking down tapping their buttons at a fast pace. Most see this as a sad thing, but it is really the best way to keep in touch with your friends these days. Plus, most people see it as being a lot more convenient than calling someone. I’ll stop beating around the bush and get to the point. The Swype keyboard for Android phone such as Unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, LG Eve, makes texting even easier.

Here are some of the advantages of having the swipe keyboard. The first advantage is that you can tell the phone what to type. Yes, it really is that easy. Instead of having to type out some long paragraph about what happened in your day, you can just talk to it and it will automatically type what you put. This has been reported to not always be accurate, and you will have to speak really clearly. For the most part, it is pretty accurate though. To do this, you will also need to have Google Voice Search installed onto your phone. Another great feature about this phone is if you want to check for spelling errors, then you can just double tap on the screen, and it will find any errors that you made. This certainly makes it easier than having to scroll all the way back to the beginning of your text to fix any errors. Not only that, but you will not have to delete any of your letters and make the corrections. It does it automatically.

As you can see, Swype has tons of advantages. You can definitely see why it has gotten all of the hype, and you should consider getting it. It only makes texting easier.

According to a leading unlocked cell phone mobile blog, you can now find Orbitz in your application store on iOS or Android. They are the first online travel agency to release this type of application on any type of form which is huge news. Many people have hoped for this to happen eventually and it finally did. The possibilities are endless now.

If you are bored somewhere with access to the Internet, then you can look up flights for a certain trip that you are planning to take in the future. Along with this, you can also book the flights while you are at it. You can make sure that you get the cheapest flight and the soonest one out because Orbitz categorizes these. Also, you can go ahead and get some type of rental car bought for whenever you get out of the airport. This will take a huge load off of your back because normally, you would have to search all over the Internet to find some type of rental car for your trip. Finally, you will also be able to book your hotel for the trip. Like your flight and rental car, you will be able to browse hotels by location, price, and how good the hotel is. By using Orbitz, you are pretty much guaranteed to have a great trip, while at the same time saving a ton of money – money that you would probably have blown if you did not use Orbitz.

Now of course you can also use Orbitz online, but if you do not have access to a computer, then it comes with great convenience to have this on your phone. If you are stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the airport, then you will be able to receive updates on your flight. This should put most people at comfort knowing that they will be able to receive news updates even on the road.

According to a leading unlocked cell phone mobile blog, the upcoming Nokia E7 will be featuring 3G radios with their device. This comes as great news to the people who were planning on buying this device because with it being 3G makes it worth even more than it was before people found out about this news. If you are unsure of the features of 3G phones, then we will fill you in on what it entitles.

First of all, all 3G networks have a lot faster transfer speeds than other phones such as 2G ones. For example, if you were to download a five minute song on a 3G phone, then it would probably only take around 30 seconds tops most of the time; however, if you used an old, outdated 2G phone, then it will probably take you up to 15 minutes just to download a five minute song. That is almost a 14 minute difference, so as you can tell, having 3G definitely has its advantages over the older phones. Just the transfer speeds alone are worth it in my opinion.

3G phones are more or less like computers that you can carry in your pocket; mini lap-tops more or less. You are able to receive streaming video from different websites such as Youtube, you can send and receive faxes, send and receive e-mails, join or create a video conference, and much more. The possibilities are endless with 3G phones.

As you can see, having a 3G phone definitely has its advantages over the older phones. With that said, you can also now realize how valuable the Nokia E7 is for having 3G capabilities. If you are a fan of Nokia cell phone devices, then this is a must have to add to your collection. There has been no release date on when these phones will be on the market yet, but we will keep you updated.

Have you ever been driving down the highway on the way to work, and “that” song starts playing that you have heard over and over? It’s the same song that you have looked up the lyrics to on Google multiple times, but you have never figured out what the title or artist was? You ask every friend of yours, they may or may not like the song, but they never know what it is either. Wouldn’t it be great to finally stop those problems, so you can hear a song and go straight home to buy it on iTunes? Problem solved.

If you download the Limili application in your unlocked iphone 4, then it will identify any song that you hear for you. This is how it works. If you are sitting in your car and you hear a song that you like, and then you can open the application, hold down the button, and sometimes within three seconds, Limili will recognize the song. Not only will it tell you the artist and song title, but it will also give you options to listen to it on Youtube, or buy it on other programs such as iTunes. This is a great feature because even if it tells you the song, you could still forget it by the time you got home. That really would not solve your problem. However, with this, you can either add it to your favorites, so you can look at it when you get home – or, you can go ahead and download it on iTunes. This way you can go home and listen to it however many times you wish. This sounds like an awesome application that everyone must have. I don’t think you should put yourself under anymore stress trying to figure out what a certain song is; download this application and end all of those problems.